Mark P Betts
Boss and Number 3 at take-off
The Blue Angels have developed powered flight into an art.
This was taken during a mid-week show that The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron performs at their base during the show season - Pensacola NAS.
The squadron CO - Number 1, traditionally called "Boss" flies more than just his F/A-18 Hornet, he flies the entire formation. Look at Number 3; his head is swiveled, fixed on his aiming point on Bosses left wing. Number 3 (who is a Marine Aviator) flies almost all of the show with his head in this position; glued on Boss, maintaining position and demonstrating the precision flight that the Squadron has become world-famous for.
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Boss and Number 3 at take-off
The Blue Angels have developed powered flight into an art.
This was taken during a mid-week show that The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron performs at their base during the show season - Pensacola NAS.
The squadron CO - Number 1, traditionally called "Boss" flies more than just his F/A-18 Hornet, he flies the entire formation. Look at Number 3; his head is swiveled, fixed on his aiming point on Bosses left wing. Number 3 (who is a Marine Aviator) flies almost all of the show with his head in this position; glued on Boss, maintaining position and demonstrating the precision flight that the Squadron has become world-famous for.
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